Prior to 1986, high school aged Deaf students attended their local high schools with much of their time being spent in the schools' special units. These facilities were inappropriate for most Deaf students as they were designed for students with other special needs. The Deaf students received support from a visiting teacher of the Deaf but were not provided with interpreters. The students were socially isolated and were unable to communicate with their peers in sign.

As a result of this situation, it was decided to set up The Claremont Project in 1987.

A temporary bridging course was established during 1986, which allowed Deaf students to come together for two days each week. This course was staffed by Anne Potter and Ann Glass. Professional development seminars were provided for the staff at Claremont High School to prepare them for the students' arrival.

The Claremont Project started in term 1 of 1987 at Claremont High School.
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The teachers of the deaf were
The interpreters were

Prior to this time, primary school aged Deaf students attended Lady Rowallan School for the Deaf. At the beginning of second term, 1987, a facility similar to that operating at Claremont High School was established at Claremont Primary School. Lady Rowallan School for the Deaf was then closed.
The students enrolled at the time were
The teachers of the deaf were
The interpreters were

In 1990 Claremont College opened and became a part of The Claremont Project.
The first students to enrol there were

There are approximately 40 students enrolled in The Claremont Project from pre-school to year 13.

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